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Erwadi is a village located in the Ramanathapuram district of Tamil Nadu, India. It falls under the jurisdiction of the Kilakarai Taluk and the town panchayat. The village is notable for housing the grave and shrine of Qutb-us-Sultan Syed Ibrahim Badshah Shaheed, a historical ruler associated with Madurai.
Erwadi was originally part of the Kadaladi Assembly constituency, which is included in the Ramanathapuram Lok Sabha constituency. Following the delimitation of constituencies in 2009, Erwadi was incorporated into the Ramanathapuram Assembly constituency.
Erwadi is considered the second-largest contributor to the revenue of Ramanathapuram district.
Following this, Shaheed's forces advanced towards Bouthiramanickapattinam (present-day Kilakarai). There, Shaheed attempted to convert King Vikrama Pandiyan to Islam. The king refused and asked Shaheed to leave the kingdom, but Shaheed declined, stating he would not leave without fulfilling his mission. A series of battles followed, with approximately ten engagements, each lasting three to four days. During these conflicts, many members of Shaheed's family and administration, including his only son Syed Abu Tahir, his brother Syed Ismail, his brother-in-law Zainul Abideen, and several ministers, were reportedly killed.Vol.1 Edition 6, Mathan 4 Page 42 of Failul Majid Fi manaaqibi Shaheed written by Syed Ibrahim Levvai Aalim and published by Ameer Batcha Aalim Publications, Erwadi Dargah, Ramanathapuram District.
Eventually, King Vikrama Pandyan Dynasty and his sons, Indra Pandiyan and Chandra Pandiyan, were killed, and Shaheed claimed victory. He is said to have ruled Bouthiramanickapattinam for twelve years and played a role in the spread of Islam in southern Tamil Nadu. Coins attributed to the rule of Sultan Syed Ibrahim Shaheed have reportedly been discovered by archaeologists.Sethu Sulthaniyar varalaru written by Dr.S.M.A.Kather, published by Nargees publications, Trichy.
Al Qutbul Hamid wal Gausul Majid Badhusha Sultan Syed Ibrahim Shaheed, believed to be a king of Medina and an 18th-generation descendant of the Islamic prophet Muhammad, is said to have arrived in Erwadi (then known as Bouthiramanickapattinam) during a journey to India in the early 12th century, with the aim of propagating Islam in accordance with the Prophet's wishes.Edition 3, page 24 of Erwadi Shaheed Nayagam varalaaru, authored by Moulvi.Haji.Marhoom.S.Amjad Ibrahim Levvai Aalim Saahib and published by Ameer Aalim Publications, Erwadi Durgah, Ramanathapuram District, India
Erwadi is also connected to the coastal ports along the Bay of Bengal and serves as a junction point for fishing steamers.
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